STOCKPORT boss Chris Turner is delighted that the club board have sanctioned funds to strengthen his squad.

He said they needed four or five experienced players after County's 2-0 defeat at Notts County on Saturday that dropped them down to the bottom of League Two.

The board agreed and decided on Tuesday night to provide Turner with the money to bring in new players during the January transfer window.

Turner said: "There are definitely some new players needed and that's why this is good news for the club.

"I'm confident we can get a good haul of points over the Christmas period with the players we've got knowing they will have to perform, as there will be some new faces arriving next month."

County director Mark Maguire said: "We agreed an action plan with Chris Turner to cover County's immediate future, including setting a points target and motivation of the players to achieve it.

"The manager also identified a number of positions in the team that need strengthening and, as the board recognised the importance of adding some experienced players to what is a very young squad, we promised Chris the funds to bring in the right calibre of player in January.

"We are all concerned about our position, but fans should not underestimate the ability of the Trust to support the Football Club Board."

Meanwhile, Turner has admitted there is increasing pressure on his position after County lost their last four games.

He added: "We've got four vital games coming up over Christmas, they're all vital for the season.

"But I'm not daft; if performances don't show any signs of improvement over those four games and we don't get any points, I would have to look at myself and my position.

"If I felt I was flogging a dead horse, then I wouldn't want to be wasting any more of my time or the club's.

"Every manager gets stick from disappointed supporters, that's the nature of the game, but Colin West and I can't put any more in than we are doing."